The scale of Project Evergreen makes it the largest alumni-led infrastructure project in India:
In an era where urbanization threatens historical landmarks, the conservation of cultural heritage has moved beyond manual restoration and photography. At the forefront of this evolution is Project Evergreen , a pioneering initiative by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) . Launched under the aegis of the National Centre of Excellence for Heritage Conservation (a joint initiative of IIT Bombay and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India), Project Evergreen represents a paradigm shift in how India documents, preserves, and interacts with its architectural history. iit bombay project evergreen
The architecture maximizes natural light and ventilation, minimizing the need for mechanical cooling. The scale of Project Evergreen makes it the
The primary mission of Project Evergreen is to create of heritage structures. Recognizing that physical monuments are susceptible to natural disasters, pollution, and human encroachment, the project aims to create a permanent, high-fidelity digital record. For inaccessible areas (such as shikharas or tall
For inaccessible areas (such as shikharas or tall minarets), the project utilizes Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones. Through photogrammetry, hundreds of high-resolution photographs are stitched together to generate 3D models and orthomosaics (geometrically corrected images).